Stage Set For Antitrust Court Battle Between Cumulus, Nielsen
What Cumulus Media calls “a critical inflection point…for the broadcast radio industry as a whole,” Nielsen calls “hyperbolic and baseless,” as the two prepare to square off in federal court over the measurement giant’s Network Policy and the economics of ratings access.
Quass Sells A Group of Nebraska Stations to Alan Usher
NRG Media, the radio station ownership group led by CEO Mary Quass, is moving forward with the sale of properties serving a trio of Nebraska cities. Who's the buyer in this deal brokered by Kalil & Co.? Look no further than the Ushers, and we know how much their paying for the former Waitt stations.
A Leadership Change Comes To Urban One in Baltimore
The longtime General Manager of the radio properties serving Baltimore owned by Urban One will be retiring at the end of 2024, ending more than three decades of service to the company led by Alfred Liggins III. Who is his successor?
Laramie Trio Added To Wolf Creek’s Station Stable
He's the Chairman of Laramie Jubilee Days, staged each July in the Wyoming city as "a mix of Wild West history, wholesome family fun, and vibrant nightlife." In the radio industry, he's known for his nearly 15 years as the owner of Wolf Creek Radio Broadcasting. Now, Shawn Faxon is adding to his station roster.
Another Small-Market Asset Sale For Connoisseur Media
Since Connoisseur Media completed its merger with Alpha Media, the new Connoisseur has aggressively moved to trim non-essential assets from its station stable while adding key revenue-enhancing markets such as San Francisco. A second non-rated market divestiture conducted by Connoisseur is now final.
Nixon Adds Sticks To Growing Company With Montana Duo
In February, he launched a Classic Hits operation serving a portion of the Central Coast of California while investing in a Missouri FM. This after the November 2024 purchase of an FM in New York's Adirondacks. Now, Todd Nixon has made it clear he believes in local radio in the most picturesque of settings.
Bonneville Unveils Multi-Market Sports Advertising Network
Bonneville International is uniting its sports coverage across five major markets under the Bonneville Sports Network. The multi-market sports advertising platform is designed to give brands unified access to fans in Washington, Colorado, California, Arizona, and Utah.
Birch Bark: Lakes Media Owner Renews Call For FCC Help
In early September, radio industry veteran Tom Birch made it known that “illegal translator interference” was impacting the reach of a Clarksville, Va.-licensed FM with listeners on the northern edge of the Raleigh market. The FCC hasn't yet acted, leading Birch to renew his call for Commission assistance.
Bell Media, BCE Cut From The Managerial Ranks
On Thursday, BCE — parent of the CTV television network and radio stations operated under the iHeartRadio Canada banner — and the Bell Media broadcast arm both culled its manager-level employee roster in a move tied to a 36-month debt leverage reduction plan.
MediaCo In Q3: Digital Growth Offset by Big Warrant Adjustment
The Hot 97, WBLS, and Estrella Media owner reported revenue of $35.4 million for the three months ended September 30, up 18.5% from $29.9 million in the same period last year. However, operating expenses climbed 15.7% to $42.5 million, resulting in an operating loss of $7.1 million.
A Century Of Audio From The Gateway City Is Celebrated
For 100 years, KMOX-AM has been one of the only radio stations audible from coast to coast, thanks to its Class A 50kw clear channel signal. Now, Audacy Inc. is celebrating its station's centennial with special programming.
Auddia’s faidr Goes With Free Growth Approach
It is a company which has seen its stock price slump by nearly 88% since the start of 2025. As such, Auddia Inc. seeks to give a jolt to its shift to a business-to-business model by making the latest version of its "premium ad-free" AM/FM streaming app free for all users.
‘Fully Replacing Human Broadcasters’: Radio’s Next Traffic Reports
A Bellevue, Wash.-based transportation data and analytics company has brought to market "a breakthrough platform that completely automates TV and radio traffic reporting by replacing human reporters with fully AI-generated audio and video broadcasts."
AM Radio Mandate Under Consideration At Gracie Mansion
A Councilman for the City of the New York has signaled that he intends to introduce legislation requiring AM radio receivers in all city-owned and city-contracted vehicles — a signal that kHz-band broadcast stations remain essential in North America's biggest municipality.
Kentucky Radio Assets Transfer To Trust After Owner’s Death
He had been associated with a Mayfield, Ky., AM radio station since 1976 and orchestrated its "revitalization" by adding an FM translator to the mix. On July 27, he passed away at the age of 72. Now, the future of his radio assets is becoming clearer.